Origin
Afghanistan, Brazil, Mozambique, Sri Lanka, USA
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Color
Green, Brown
Green, Yellow, Brown, White, Colorless, Blue, Brownish, Black
Streak
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White
For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Solubility
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insoluble
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.402.36
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous
Cleavage
Indiscernible
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
Mohs Hardness
7-7.53.5-4
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Luster
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Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly
Pleochroism
Strong: dark green yellow
Weak
Dispersion
0.020.02
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent, Translucent
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Refractive Index
1.614-1.6661.518-1.561
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3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
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Orthorhombic
Birefringence
0.014-0.0400.025
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0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
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Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
Supports heart health
Supports heart health
Respiratory
Good
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Psychology
Compassion
Clarity
Healing
Emotional healing
Emotional healing
Qualities Associated
Compassion
Clarity